Minnesota looked like it might be primed for a comeback in the sixth with runners on first and second with two outs as Aaron Hicks stepped to the plate. Hicks singled to center on a 3-2 pitch to drive in Eduardo Escobar and tie the game.
The ball wasn't hit particularly hard and Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields tossed it back to shortstop Elvis Andrus. Meanwhile, third base coach Gene Glynn sent left fielder Shane Robinson home.
The throw beat Robinson, who was trying to score from first, handily.